After seasons of cheeky hot pants at the forefront of fashion, this summer it seems the pendulum is swinging back to long, knee-skimming shorts. From denim to linen styles, the silhouette has earned prime real estate in fashion people’s warm-weather wardrobes. And, as always, they’re not gatekeeping their styling tricks, showing off the specific pieces that make long shorts look undeniably chic.

Fortunately, styling long shorts has never been easier thanks to this season’s lineup of on-trend tops. Preppy short-sleeve polo shirts instantly elevate the silhouette, while night-out-ready halterneck tops lend it a dressier edge. Don’t underestimate the power of footwear, either. To take your knee-length shorts into evening territory, slip into a pair of polished ballet flats. For a more casual daytime outfit, laid-back flip-flops are the perfect finishing touch.